Some brehs are funny with their justifications but it doesnt matter : time is linear and so is a fight. If one wins 9 rounds then lose the last 3, it's worse than if one loses the first 3 then win the last 9 even though the amount of won and lost rounds is ultimately the same.
The reason why people are more critical of Haney for this performance is because he ended it badly compared to Garcia who got dropped came back and KO Campbell. Or Loma who got dropped came back and KOd Linares. Or AJ who got dropped came back and KOd Wlad. Or Fury who got dropped then came back and hurt Wilder in the same round. And the list goes on. The outcome and how it came to be matters.
The problem isnt that Haney got hurt, it's how he responded. Mosley had Mayweather badly hurt and then Floyd came back and controlled the rest of the fight. Haney got hurt and he never got his legs back for two whole rounds ! This is worrying that a young breh like him wasnt able to recover.
This is very bad news for three reasons :
1. He couldnt KO a 36yo Linares who is known for his quick hands and combinations but neither for his chin nor his power. And Linares was game all night, it's not like he was on his bike.
2. As skilled as he is, he now knows he can't afford to make a single mistake against a puncher.
3. He's a beautiful boxer but he can't box without his legs. That means if he's hurt like that he's totally nullified unless man is willing to trade
Tank, Teo and Garcia all have serious pop in their punches. They are less skilled when it comes to boxing but Haney will never be able to not get hit against them. And the worse is that when they smell blood, they go hard for the finish. Honestly, because of how he responded, I dont favor Haney against all 3
PS : i wouldnt say dude is pillow fisted but he does lack pop in his hands. Definitely.
